US senators ask Trump to rescind 'disastrous' Russian diesel deal
A bipartisan group of US senators on Tuesday called on President Donald Trump to rescind his deal allow Russian diesel exports, saying it will prolong the Ukraine war and put at risk the lives of American troops in the Middle East. Mr Trump last week said that during a call, Russian President Vladimir Putin had agreed to supply millions of barrels of diesel to global markets. The deal comes amid…
A group of US senators has urged President Donald Trump to revoke his decision allowing Russian diesel exports, arguing that it will prolong the Ukraine war and jeopardize American troops in the Middle East. The deal, which Trump announced last week following a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, involves supplying millions of barrels of diesel to global markets.
Senators, including former Republican leader Mitch McConnell, claim that granting Russia the ability to freely sell diesel damages American security interests and betrays Ukraine, which continues to defend itself against Putin's war. The letter asserts that the deal is a gift to Russia's adversary, Iran, and a betrayal of allies.
US intelligence sources and European officials believe Russia may be aiding Iran, while reports suggest Moscow provided Iran with information on American military assets. The senators argue that the deal will have minimal impact on fuel prices but will fund Russia's war efforts and strengthen ties with China, Iran, and North Korea.
They also warn that it endangers US service members deployed overseas in Operation Epic Fury. Trump acknowledged, on Monday, that Russia and China might be supporting Iran at a low level but maintains he does not believe they are doing so.
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